Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 1:24 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 9:06 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:444.312:404.77:172.27:400.07:165:34Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:144.41:254.38:042.08:140.47:155:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:464.62:213.98:591.88:520.97:145:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:224.73:343.510:031.49:351.57:135:37Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:034.95:143.211:141.010:292.17:125:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:525.17:043.312:270.57:115:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:485.38:303.61:350.07:105:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:485.59:303.912:562.82:35-0.57:095:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:495.710:184.22:072.93:28-1.07:085:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:465.911:004.43:092.74:18-1.27:075:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:416.011:394.54:042.45:04-1.37:065:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:345.94:572.15:47-1.27:055:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:174.711:25 AM5.75:491.86:29-0.97:045:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:534.812:155.36:401.57:08-0.57:035:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:294.81:074.87:331.47:470.17:015:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:054.92:034.28:281.28:270.77:005:51Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:424.93:073.79:271.19:091.46:595:52Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:204.84:293.310:331.09:592.16:585:53First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:034.76:153.211:430.911:042.66:575:54First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:524.67:523.412:530.76:555:55First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:484.68:553.712:232.91:540.56:545:56First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:464.79:393.91:353.02:450.26:535:57Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:404.810:144.02:322.93:280.06:515:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:284.910:434.13:182.74:05-0.26:505:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:125.011:104.13:572.54:38-0.36:496:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:535.111:354.24:322.35:08-0.36:476:01Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:335.05:062.05:37-0.36:466:02Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:004.311:12 AM4.95:401.76:06-0.26:446:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:254.411:53 AM4.76:171.56:350.16:436:04Full Moon29Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415469)

Common Questions About Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tomales Bay entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA is approximately 11:15 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tomales Bay entrance, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Tomales Bay entrance, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide predictions for Tomales Bay entrance, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415469. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415469.

What is the moon phase in Tomales Bay entrance, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tomales Bay entrance, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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